Fresh Wedding Ideas: Balloons

Fresh Wedding Ideas: Balloons

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Look at a few wedding blogs for a couple weeks and everything will start to look the same to you: long tables, round tables, neutral flatware, the same few varieties of flowers in the same vases. Looking for something new and (always a plus) and budget friendly? Look into balloons.

Seriously. These aren’t garden variety, birthday balloons. These are chic, beautifully colored, eye-popping and pleasing enhancements to any ceremony, reception, or photo shoot!

 

 

Whether your style is chic, fun, whimsical, or anything in between, balloons are a great way to add a fresh shot of interest into your celebration. Try a few on a table, such as the example above, for a subtle touch of something different.

Want to go bold? Let them hang from the ceiling. Or, to be even more different, hang them upside down from strings on the ceiling – just as a marble to each balloon for weight – and instantly you have visual interest to accent beautiful walls, or hide an dated ceiling.

And don’t be afraid of color! A few wedding balloons in an accent color can liven up your whole palate.

A great alternative for flowers, these big round versions can fill up a large space without breaking your budget. And, clearly, they photograph well, can be blown up in advance, and won’t cause you any sleepless nights over worrying if an early frost might derail all your plans.

Look into your local listings for party supplies, or call up a few wedding planners to find out where to buy your fabulous wedding balloons. If you’re ready to commit and want to go the online route, check out the following sites!

www.balloonwarehouse.com

http://balloonsfast.com

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LexieHi, I'm Lexie. I'm a wedding lover, and I have been since I was old enough to know what a wedding was (so, about 4 or 5). I've had an account at The Knot since I was fourteen, and planning and replanning my wedding is my favorite hobby. I am married...to my best college friend, on Facebook.View all posts by Lexie →

  1. maria03-18-2012

    Yeah! Balloons have been upgraded to high style…about time. Thanks!

  2. Beth04-28-2012

    You do know that there is a world helium shortage right? I don’t think there is anything elegant about wasting valuable world resources that are not replenish able on wedding decor. Its like having a coat made from animals that are on verge of extinction.

    • Lexie04-29-2012

      Hi Beth,

      Actually, I was not aware of the helium shortage; thanks for the heads-up! Instead of helium, balloons can also be filled with the gas that comes from mixing hydrogen peroxide and baking soda – you know, the classic Volcano kid’s experiment.

      Thanks for commenting!

  3. Sue Bowler08-07-2012

    Hi Beth

    I just would like to point out that as a balloon professional, we are well aware of the current helium situation and as an industry we are working very hard to offer our customers an alternative to using helium filled balloons.
    There are many balloon designs and arrangements that can be made using air-filled balloons and these can be extremely elegant and enhance any wedding.
    I am not sure about your suggestion regarding mixing hydrogen peroxide and baking soda… I have worked in this industry for more than 20 years and have never heard of that?
    I would encourage anyone who is interested in having balloons at their wedding to contact a professional balloon artist and talk to them about what they can offer using air-filled balloons.
    Kind regards
    Sue Bowler CBA

    • Lexie08-08-2012

      Thanks for the info, Sue! I’ve actually used the baking soda and hydrogen peroxide before for kids birthday parties, but air is definitely best.

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